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KSU AGRONOMY – For most of Kansas, alfalfa should be stopping growth after the hard freeze that occurred on October 15. The timing of the last cutting can impact the productivity of the stand in the following year. Thus, at … Continue reading →

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY – Alfalfa is really living up to its reputation as a ‘sink’ right now for many different insect species, including many beneficials such as lady beetles and green lacewings [along with Monarchs]. The one and only potentially serious pest … Continue reading →

DROVERS – After a year of drought and weather challenges, some cattle farmers are putting in extra cover crops this fall to ease the forage burden. Here’s the top six cover crops Midwest cattle farmers are using to stretch fall … Continue reading →

In this issue… o   Checkoff Approves Nine Research Projects in Latest Round of Funding Alfalfa Checkoff Paying Dividends o   Be Sure to Register Early for NAFA’s 2018 Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS) o   Assess Alfalfa in Fall to Prepare for … Continue reading →

NAFA NEWS – Warrant herbicide, an encapsulated formulation of acetochlor often used for pre-emergent weed control in soybeans, has received registration for use in establishing and established alfalfa. This product will be an important part of a weed resistance management program … Continue reading →

farmdocDAILY – Hay is the 3rd largest U.S. crop in terms of harvest acres.  It also provides environmental services, notably erosion control.  Understanding the U.S. hay market is therefore important for both market and policy reasons.  This article examines the U.S. hay … Continue reading →

WEBINAR – To be held on September 26 at 11:00 am CST. The Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) Rainfall Index crop insurance program is an option that may help offset the costs associated with lack of precipitation on grassland. The … Continue reading →

Alfalfa, often considered the “Queen of Forages”, produces high yields that are highly digestible and high in protein. Alfalfa is a very important leguminous crop for dairy and other livestock operations in Kansas. Late summer and early fall are often … Continue reading →

MINNEAPOLIS, Kan. – The Central Kansas Extension District is teaming up with the Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition and the Kansas Alliance for Wetlands & Streams to host “Grazing Management for Improved Soil Health” at the Kansas State Polytechnic Campus in … Continue reading →

PROGRESSIVEFORAGE.COM – Forage Genetics International LLC (FGI) and Alforex Seeds LLC have been involved in litigation concerning the advertising of certain varieties of alfalfa seeds. FGI and Alforex are pleased to announce that the litigation has been resolved. This enables … Continue reading →